The temple has a rich history and is associated with various myths and legends. According to folklore, the temple was established by a group of devotees who discovered an idol of Goddess Bhagavathy buried in a nearby anthill. They built the temple at the site where the idol was found, and it has since become a sacred pilgrimage destination.
The Vettikulangara Devi Temple is considered a sacred pilgrimage site where devotees seek blessings for various purposes, including health, wealth, success, and protection from negative forces. Pilgrims visit the temple to offer prayers, perform rituals, and make offerings to the goddess as a gesture of their devotion and gratitude.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vettikulangara Pooram
Vettikulangara Pooram is the main festival celebrated at the temple and is one of the most significant Pooram festivals in Kerala. It typically falls in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May). The festival is known for its grandeur and vibrant celebrations, including processions of beautifully adorned elephants, traditional music performances such as Thayambaka and Panchavadyam, cultural programs, and spectacular fireworks displays.
Kuthiras
Kuthiras have a height of about 70 to 105 feet, and are a union of four parts– Adikkoottu, Kathirakal, Edakkodaram, Prabhada and Melkkoodaram, one above the other respectively.
Contact Address: Vettikulangara Devi Temple, Cheppad, Haripad,
Alappuzha
